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BCHL Today: Warriors forward Vieten, Eagles defenceman O’Hearn suspended three games each, Cents forward Torzsok joins Everett of the WHL, and more

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Warriors forward Vieten suspended three games for match penalty

West Kelowna is without rookie forward Drew Vieten for the next three games due a suspension that came after a review by the BCHL.

The 19-year-old has been suspended for three games after it was determined that he should have been assessed a match penalty for checking from behind. Vieten played in game two of the series on Friday, which is when the infraction must have occurred, as the suspension was posted by the BCHL on Saturday.

Vieten will sit out games three and four on Sunday and Tuesday respectively, as well as game five on Wednesday if West Kelowna is able to extend the series to that point. If the Vees win the next two games and sweep the Warriors, Vieten will also have to sit out the first game of West Kelowna’s 2020-21 season.

Eagles lose the services of defenceman O’Hearn to suspension

Defenceman Kieran O’Hearn isn’t available for the Eagles as they try to dig themselves out of a 2-0 series deficit against Chilliwack. O’Hearn was dinged with a blow to the head minor penalty and a misconduct during the third period of Friday’s game one versus the Chiefs.

The blow to the head infraction is O’Hearn’s third of the season and comes with a three game suspension. He sat out Saturday’s game and will also miss games three and four on Monday and Tuesday respectively. If the Eagles win one of the next two games, O’Hearn is eligible to return for game five of the series on Thursday.

Cents forward Torzsok joins WHL’s Everett Silvertips

Merritt Centennials forward Hunor Torzsok has joined the WHL’s Everett Silvertips once again.

Torzsok, 20, had 16 goals and three assists in 38 games with the Cents this season after being acquired via trade from the Estevan Bruins of the SJHL. He also played a game with Everett as an affiliate back on Valentine’s Day.

Eagles bring in goalie Griffin as emergency affiliate player

The Surrey Eagles signed goaltender Lachlan Griffin as an emergency back-up to Thomas Scarfone for their game on Saturday against Chilliwack. Griffin, 19, had a 4-16-1 record with a 5.60 GAA, an .855 SV% and one shutout in 23 junior B games with the Port Moody Panthers of the Pacific Junior Hockey League this season.

There’s no word why Reece Klassen was out of the line-up. Klassen, who was 9-3 in the regular season, started game one of the series on Friday and gave up five goals on 37 shots as the Eagles fell 6-3.

Three Stars of the Night

First Star: Nanaimo forward Joshua Bourne potted a goal and four assists.

Second Star: Cowichan Valley forward Primo Self had three goals and an assist.

Third Star: Vernon goaltender Reilly Herbst stopped 30 shots for the shutout.

Honourable Mentions: Salmon Arm goaltender Ethan Langenegger kicked out 31 shots. Powell River forwards Levi Glasman and Ethan Schmunk each notched a goal and two assists. Silverbacks forward Drew Bennett tallied two goals and an assist. Trail forward Owen Ozar had a goal and an assist. Chilliwack goaltender Mathieu Caron made 32 saves.

Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture

INTERIOR DIVISION

#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors

(Penticton leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Vees win 7-1
Game 2: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Vees win 4-1
Game 3: Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors
Game 5: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*

#2 Trail Smoke Eaters vs. #7 Prince George Spruce Kings

(Trail leads best-of-7 series tied 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1 OT
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*

#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. #6 Victoria Grizzlies

(Salmon Arm leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 4-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*

#4 Wenatchee Wild vs. #5 Vernon Vipers

(Vernon leads best-of-7 series 1-0)

Game 1: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers win 3-0
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*
Game 6: Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers*
Game 7: Tuesday, Mar. 10, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*

ISLAND DIVISION

#1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #4 Alberni Valley Bulldogs

(Nanaimo leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 4: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
Game 6: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs*
Game 7: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*

#2 Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. #3 Powell River Kings

(Cowichan Valley leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 7-6 OT
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*

MAINLAND DIVISION

#1 Coquitlam Express vs. #4 Langley Rivermen

(Coquitlam leads best-of-7 series 1-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Express win 5-1
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*

#2 Chilliwack Chiefs vs. #3 Surrey Eagles

(Chilliwack leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 2-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*

*If necessary